North Star proved they can win big last Wednesday (they won by six) but on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 victory over the Meyersdale Red Raiders. That's more bragging rights for North Star, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Vance Kimmel made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Kimmel has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Kimmel was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-1 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Andy Retassie, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Glendon Griffith was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
North Star has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-3 record this season. As for Meyersdale, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-16.
North Star didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 9-2 loss vs. Chestnut Ridge on the 17th. Meyersdale does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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